Gourmet chefs have been using the sous vide method for years
This virtual sommelier serves wine from 100ml flacons into a glass in under a minute; this allows you to savour the wine at its freshest, optimum temperature and aeration. Wine enthusiasts can also taste test many flavours (D-Vine offers over 22 types) without the need to pop open several bottles. Take your wine education further by scanning the barcode on the flacon with your phone; an in-house oenologist will tell you more about the wine and offer wine-pairing tips.
Gourmet chefs have been using the sous vide method for years, and now home cooks can also make use of this French cooking technique with Miele’s vacuum sealing drawer.
OPTIMUM KITCHEN MACHINE BY BOSCH
Unlike cooking, where adding ingredients to-taste works wonderfully, baking requires precise measurements and careful calculations. The latest version of Optimum features updated sensor technology and built-in weighing function that will tell you to add (or remove) your ingredients according to the target weight. Simply enter the desired weight, and an acoustic signal will notify you when you’re almost there. The Optimum will also stop automatically once egg whites and dough have reached the perfect consistency.
Dehydration preserves food in its natural flavour and aroma without chemical preservatives. Reap from this age-old technique with the Excalibur dehydrator, which features nine trays – each provides a generous 15sqf of drying space – and a convenient 26-hour timer so you don’t have to readjust your dehydrator frequently. You can use it to make everything from dried fruit to beef jerky; its BPA-free, polyscreen trays prevent foods from sticking, so washing up will be a cinch.
